Deluxe Tossed and Layered Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this Deluxe Tossed and Layered Salad—a vibrant combination of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Topped with savory layers of sliced chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar, smoky bacon crumbles, and crunchy croutons, this salad is as hearty as it is flavorful. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, ties everything together perfectly. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this healthy and satisfying dish serves four, making it ideal for a crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner. Rich in textures and brimming with bold, fresh flavors, it’s the ultimate layered salad recipe your family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 3 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Bacon crumbles
• 1 cup Croutons
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and combine with the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips and layer it evenly across the vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into thick rounds, and arrange them on top of the salad.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and croutons over the salad in an even layer.

Step 6

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for customization.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad if desired, ensuring the layers are well-mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2310.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597.1

Total Fat 152.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.6g
Cholesterol 1027.1mg	0%
Sodium 4260.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.9g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 198.2g	0%

Vitamin D 150IU	0%
Calcium 1420.9mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 3538.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 18.1%